Need To Hear: Betty Wright: The Movie

This one is strictly for those who love listening to real music and those who love old-school music/soul music. Singing legend Betty Wright's latest musical offering should be a pleasant musical offering for weary ears. The Roots join the R&B legend on a musical cornucopia which features: Joss Stone, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg and others. I'm sure with the latter two, Betty will probably attract a whole new audience to her vocal style and talent. Most of the 'youngins' see her only as an hairstyle instead of the music legend she really is. I will going to Amazon real soon to place my order.

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The Retro Glamour of Betty Wright

Nick Ashford 1942-2011

Ashford and Simpson was another example of Black Love.

They are known as one of the best songwriting duos in history and a beautiful couple to many of their fans.She was known for her beautiful braids and he was known for that flowing mane of hair and that beautiful coco hue. All of my friends, sister's and I used to refer to him as the "Black Jesus" because of the way he looked. I played their songs during many a heartbreak and pain and even in happiness. I'm saddened just like many of you who heard the news of his death. If you're over the age of 30 and listen to real music, then you know of and have heard of Ashford and Simpson. No one writes love songs like them anymore.

May Nick rest in eternal peace and may GOD be with Valerie and their family in this time of sorrow. 

They truly were "Solid As A Rock."